Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SBT-C Fishman
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USER GUIDE SBT.
2 Read Me F irst! Installation of this product is a straightforwar d pr ocedure, but we r ecommend this job only if you are an experienced r epair technician.
3 Installing the Model SBT -C Parts • SBT -C Pickup with 1 ⁄ 8 ” Shielded Jack • (3) Double-sided Adhesive Pads • Adhesive-backed Jack Holder • Felt-covered Strain Relief Clip • 10’ Instrument Cable 1.
4 Preparation The model SBT -C may be mounted onto a classical guitar , a steel string guitar , a dulcimer and similar stringed instruments. The installation may be performed either on the outside of the instrument or inside the soundhole where the transducer will be out of harm’ s way .
5 below the highest pitched string noting the position where these two measur e- ments meet. This will serve as a test location. 2. Apply an adhesive pad to the shiny brass face of the transducer and mount at the location indicated in step 1.
6 adjacent to the soundhole. 5. Insert the jack into the jack holder and plug the instrument cable into the jack. 6. Attach the felt-covered strain r elief clip to the soundhole. Note: The felt-covered clip can be bent to accommodate dif fer ent soundhole thicknesses.
7 Installing the Model SBT -E Follow the same procedur e as the Model SBT -C on page 3 to mount the pickup element. Parts: • SBT -E Pickup • ¼” Fishman Switchjack stereo endpin jack • (3) Dou.
8 Install the pickup 1. Widen the endpin hole to 15/32” (11.9mm) to accommodate the endpin jack. For additional information, please refer to the Switchjack Installation Guide located at fi shman.com. 2. Solder the pickup “hot” wire to the Tip terminal, which is the shortest of the three tabs.
9 Installing the Model SBT -HP The Model SBT -HP is designed for harp or piano. Parts • SBT -HP with 42” Cord and ¼” Jack • (3) Double-sided Adhesive Pads • Adhesive-backed Jack Holder As a general rule, the transducer should be mounted over a freely vibrating location and not over a “dead” structural brace.
10 2. Apply an adhesive pad to the shiny brass face of the transducer and mount outside the instrument, at the location indicated in step 1. The transducer wire should follow the grain of the soundboard and point towar d the bottom of the instrument. 3.
11 F or piano mounting The SBT -HP should be mounted to the piano soundboard at a location adjacent to the higher strings. For example, on a grand piano the transducer should be placed directly on the soundboar d within the third-largest ranges of the piano.
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